Workshop Manager

Flink Recruitment; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 457,002 - 547,398; Full time

Job summary

Flink Recruitment's client in Mpumalanga seeks a Workshop Manager to lead a large heavy-vehicle workshop, ensure fleet availability, manage maintenance plans and a skilled team.

The role requires extensive HCV experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work extended hours. Salary is R45 000 nett per month with potential CTC around R60 633.41.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) supplied by SA education system.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy CV workshop.
• Minimum 3 years in a Workshop Manager or Supervisory role.
• Extensive experience with PBS trucks, side tippers and heavy trailers.
• Experience with Afrit and PRBB side tipper trailers.
• Strong preventative maintenance experience.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office and workshop/fleet software.
• Solid workshop planning, scheduling and fleet availability knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all workshop operations to maximise fleet availability.
• Plan, schedule and monitor preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise, mentor and develop workshop staff including mechanics and apprentices.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Monitor workshop productivity and turnaround times.
• Manage workshop stock levels and spare parts.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and compliant with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate workshop and maintenance records.
• Investigate breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Fleet Management teams.
• Monitor fuel efficiency, tyre management and component life.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Team management

Fleet availability

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Job description

Title: Workshop Manager

Sector: Transport & Logistics

Location: Eloff, Mpumalanga

Salary: R45,000 Nett per month (approximately R60,633.41 CTC)

Working Hours: 07:00 – 17:00 (Candidates must be available after hours, weekends, and public holidays for urgent operational requirements.)

Nature: Permanent

Our client is a well-established and respected transport and logistics company operating within South Africa's bulk haulage industry. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, the business manages a large fleet of heavy commercial vehicles and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. It seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to lead their technical workshop operations and ensure maximum fleet availability through effective maintenance and strong team leadership.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee all workshop operations and drive the maintenance strategy for a large fleet of heavy commercial vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring preventative maintenance schedules are achieved, repairs are completed efficiently, workshop productivity is maximised, and all vehicles remain compliant with legal and safety standards. This role requires a hands‑on leader with extensive heavy commercial vehicle experience and the ability to manage a high‑performing workshop team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all workshop operations to maximise fleet availability.
• Plan, schedule and monitor preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise, mentor and develop workshop staff, including mechanics, artisans and apprentices.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Monitor workshop productivity and turnaround times.
• Manage workshop stock levels and spare parts.
• Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate workshop and maintenance records.
• Investigate breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Fleet Management teams.
• Monitor fuel efficiency, tyre management and component life.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and company policies.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a heavy commercial vehicle workshop.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Workshop Manager or Workshop Supervisory role.
• Extensive experience working with PBS trucks, side tippers and heavy commercial trailers.
• Experience with Afrit and PRBB side tipper trailers is essential.
• Strong preventative maintenance experience.
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office and workshop/fleet management systems.
• Strong understanding of workshop planning, maintenance scheduling and fleet availability.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and remain available after hours when operationally required.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.